Stephane Lambiel

• Sport: Olympic Figure Skating
• Nation: Switzerland
• DOB: April 2, 1985
• Career Highlights: Two-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist is making a comeback after retiring in October 2008 because of a lingering adductor muscle injury that was limiting his training. Returned to skating in summer 2009, and won the Nebelhorn Trophy in September to earn Switzerland a spot in Vancouver. ... Second at European championships. ... Powerful jumper, but his spins _ quick, tightly centered and with eye-catching positions _ are what set him apart. .... His 2005 world title was the first by a Swiss man since Hans Gerschwiler in 1947. Lambiel also was world champion in 2006. ... Began skating at 7 after watching his older sister skate. ... Lists Portugal, where his mother is from, as his favorite place to vacation.
• Olympic History: 2006,2002